where are the trails?
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Where Are The Trails?. Byram Environmental Commission CommUniversity Adam Rosenberg. Getting Oriented. Blazes. Paint Blaze Plastic Tag Blaze Cairn. Paint or tag blazing depends on landowner - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Where Are The Trails?Where Are The Trails?
Byram Environmental CommissionByram Environmental Commission
CommUniversityCommUniversity
Adam RosenbergAdam Rosenberg
Getting OrientedGetting Oriented
Blazes
Paint Blaze Plastic Tag Blaze Cairn
Paint or tag blazing depends on landownerCairns may be used where there is nothing to blaze or to
emphasize an important trail junctionPosts may occasionally be needed in treeless areas
Blaze Patterns
StandardBlaze
Left Turn(upper blaze shows
direction of turn)
Start of Trail
End of Trail
Trail Ratings and LegendTrail Ratings and Legend
DifficultyDifficulty = advanced, rugged, large elevation changes, = advanced, rugged, large elevation changes,
remoteremote = intermediate, minor elevation changes, = intermediate, minor elevation changes,
ungraded surfaceungraded surface = easy, graded surface, fairly flat= easy, graded surface, fairly flat
Parking Parking
The TrailsThe Trails The Highlands Trail (Waterloo Road to Sparta Stanhope)The Highlands Trail (Waterloo Road to Sparta Stanhope) Sussex Branch Trail (Waterloo Road to Branchville)Sussex Branch Trail (Waterloo Road to Branchville) Allamuchy State Park Trails (includes Stephens and Deer Pond)Allamuchy State Park Trails (includes Stephens and Deer Pond)
Red/Yellow/White Bike/Hike/XC SkiRed/Yellow/White Bike/Hike/XC Ski Green (waving Willy)Green (waving Willy) Blue (mine loop)Blue (mine loop)
Jefferson – Glen Bike PathJefferson – Glen Bike Path Mansfield Bike TrailMansfield Bike Trail Morris Canal (Phillipsburg to Jersey City)Morris Canal (Phillipsburg to Jersey City) New TrailsNew Trails
Owners MaintenanceOwners Maintenance ArnellArnell BeckmanBeckman
The Highlands TrailThe Highlands Trail
HT ContinuedHT Continued
Highlands TrailHighlands TrailContinuedContinued
Rated Rated Hike Times 2 to 4 hours per sectionHike Times 2 to 4 hours per section Blaze Type Teal DiamondBlaze Type Teal Diamond Trail Heads (West to East)Trail Heads (West to East)
Saxton FallsSaxton Falls Waterloo Road (numerous)Waterloo Road (numerous) Allamuchy State ParkAllamuchy State Park
Across Street from Waterloo VillageAcross Street from Waterloo Village Sussex Branch Trail at Cascade FallsSussex Branch Trail at Cascade Falls
Hi Glenn Rd.Hi Glenn Rd. Roseville Rd. LimitedRoseville Rd. Limited CR 605 (Sparta Stanhope Road)CR 605 (Sparta Stanhope Road)
Sussex Branch TrailSussex Branch Trail
Sussex Branch Trail ContinuedSussex Branch Trail Continued Rated Rated Hike TimeHike Time
Plan 3 miles per hour walking, entire trail is 20 milesPlan 3 miles per hour walking, entire trail is 20 miles Trail HeadsTrail Heads
Waterloo Road and Continental DriveWaterloo Road and Continental Drive Cranberry Lake (South Shore & North Shore +Cranberry Lake (South Shore & North Shore +
Park and Ride)Park and Ride) Whitehall Rd.Whitehall Rd. 517 West of 206517 West of 206
Unblazed TrailUnblazed Trail Crushed stone/gravel surfaceCrushed stone/gravel surface Multi Use (bike, xc ski, horse, hike …)Multi Use (bike, xc ski, horse, hike …)
SBT Start to FinishSBT Start to Finish
Allamuchy State ParkAllamuchy State Park
Allamuchy State ParkAllamuchy State Park
Allamuchy State Park DetailsAllamuchy State Park Details
Jefferson-Glen Bike PathJefferson-Glen Bike Path
Jefferson-Glen Bike Path continuedJefferson-Glen Bike Path continued
Rated Rated Hike Time < 1 hourHike Time < 1 hour Trail HeadsTrail Heads
Hi Glenn (across 206 from Shoprite)Hi Glenn (across 206 from Shoprite) Sussex Branch trail north of Waterloo Rd, South of Sussex Branch trail north of Waterloo Rd, South of
Jefferson Lake ( Allamuchy State Park at the Jefferson Lake ( Allamuchy State Park at the intersection of Continental/Waterloo Road intersection of Continental/Waterloo Road
Bike Path Signs (Green/White)Bike Path Signs (Green/White) Crushed stone/gravel surface/some road walkCrushed stone/gravel surface/some road walk
Mansfield Bike TrailMansfield Bike Trail
Mansfield BikeMansfield BikeTrailTrail
Rated Rated Hike Time 30 minutes (5 minutes by bike)Hike Time 30 minutes (5 minutes by bike) Trail HeadsTrail Heads
CR605 Sparta/Stanhope Road at New Bridge CR605 Sparta/Stanhope Road at New Bridge (LVHS )(LVHS )
Mansfield Drive Across from Byram Lakes SchoolMansfield Drive Across from Byram Lakes School East BrookwoodEast Brookwood
Bike Path Signs (Green/White)Bike Path Signs (Green/White) Crushed stone/asphaltCrushed stone/asphalt
Morris CanalMorris Canal
Morris Canal ContinuedMorris Canal Continued
Morris Canal ContinuedMorris Canal Continued
Rated Rated Hike Time- varied depending on section lengthHike Time- varied depending on section length Resources Canal Society WebsiteResources Canal Society Website Hiking, biking and boating on various sectionsHiking, biking and boating on various sections Trail Heads Trail Heads
Waterloo Road (numerous)Waterloo Road (numerous) Waterloo VillageWaterloo Village Saxton FallsSaxton Falls
Questions??Questions??